Study Cameron et al. (2015): study NZ 2008

Public

65-79 aged general public, New Zealand, 2008 - 2012

Survey name

NZ-GSS1

Sample

Respondents

N = 4224

Non Response

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Correlate

Authors's Label

Mental health (MCS)

Our Classification

Remarks

MCS subscale of Ware et.al, (2007) SF 12 Standard M =50, SD =10

Distribution

PCS: M=44.26, SD=12.21

Related specification variables

Operationalization

Selfreport on 6 questions:
During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)?'
a: Accomplished less than you would like?
b; Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual?
1: Yes
0: No

During the past 4 weeks, give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling.
c: Have you felt calm and peaceful?
d: Did you have a lot of energy?
e: Have you felt downhearted and blue?
6: All of the time
5: Most of the time
4: A good bit of the time
3: Some of the time
2: A little of the time
1: None of the time

During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting with friends, relatives, etc.)?'
5: All of the time
4: Most of the time
3:
2:
1: None of the time

Observed Relation with Happiness